s this shape that is reflected in the Scottish flag. His relics can be found nowadays in St. Andrews in Scotland.
The Lion and the Unicorn . . .
In Celtic Mythology the Unicorn of Scotland symbolized innocence and purity, healing powers, joy and life itself. It was seen as a symbol of masculinity and power.
4. Taking an official animal people of the country try to reflect all of its qualities. What do you think the most important qualities the Scottish people want to have? Enumerate them.
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o Innocence
o Purity
o Boldness
o Pride
o Healing Powers
o Joy
o Intelligence
o Virility
o Nurturing Powers
2. 5. Read the story and answer the questions
3. What is the color of the thistle?
4. Who are the Norsemen?
5. What does the word plunder mean?
6. Why did the Norsemen not conquer the Scotts?
7. What does the word alarm mean in English and Spanish?
THE MAIN FEATURES OF SCOTTISHNESS
The national drink
The national dress
The national instrument
The most popular national song
1/A national drink
A young man arrives in a small village situated near Loch Ness. There he meets an old man and asks him:
oo When does the Loch Ness Monster usually appear?
oo Usually it appears after the third glass of Scotch, - answered the man.
2/Scottish national dress - the kilt, the tartan.
6. Find the most popular Scottish song that people sing on New Year Eve and tell what it is about.
Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns.
3/The musical instrument of the
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